General Requirements for federal financial aid:

1. Maintain satisfactory academic progress.  See the Standards of Satisfactory Progress section for details.
2. Declare a major in a degree or certificate program.
3. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
4. Not be in default on a student loan or owe money back to the U.S. Department of Education for an overpayment.
5. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the students' FAFSA application.
6. Comply with current selective service registration regulations(males between the ages of 18 and 25).
7. Have a GED or a high school diploma.  Students without a GED or diploma must successfully complete Sinclair's Accuplacer Test of writing, reading and math skills to determine their readiness for college level course work (Ability to Benefit).  The Accuplacer can be taken on a walk-in basis in the Assessment Intake Center, Building 10, Fourth Floor.  Students must pass all three sections of the test at the same time to meet the requirements of the Ability to Benefit Exam.
8. Be registered and attending classes.  Students are not required to attend full time, but aid is prorated for students enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours per quarter.  Those who plan to enroll for fewer than 12 credit hours should contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships office to determine the effect it will have on a grant or loan.